Chapter 634: Chapter 214: Steel Spike
One after another, pitch-black chains pierced through the firestorm, binding Richie.
Su Changxing’s target was Richie. If his purpose were merely to evade, he could have run away directly; there was no need to confront him head-on like this.
Just at the moment of action, he contacted the Hound, who wanted him to create an opportunity for a one-hit kill on Richie.
Richie’s face showed surprise; what Su Changxing displayed was beyond his expectations.
For a person to simultaneously manifest two Domains seemed an impossible feat.
Domains are the complete understanding after integrating and comprehending rules, so each person’s mastery of their Domain is entirely unique.
Something entirely impossible unfolded before his eyes, defying basic rules.
It’s like water should flow downwards, but someone saw water flowing upwards, and at first glance, that person would surely think it was an illusion; with another look, they’d feel it absurd.
Richie was now in such a state, causing him to ponder, while also slowing his movements by a beat.
As the gun went off, a bullet turned into Silver Light, shooting through the firestorm in the sky.
Bang～
Richie caught the flying bullet with his hand; the overflowing power dispersed around, continually warping the space.
He effortlessly blocked Su Changxing’s bullet.
Seeing this, Su Changxing felt a wave in his heart, unable to fathom the disparity between himself and Richie.
The Great Wizard should be equivalent to a Tier Six Extraordinary.
And Su Changxing’s current strength should be at Tier Six as well, or perhaps the gap between them exceeded his expectations.
He had never encountered a Tier Six Extraordinary, so he could only guess roughly.
At the same time, the firestorm in the sky began to flow again, countless pitch-black chains breaking apart inch by inch.
"What a pity, some things are beyond your imagination. I’m not just myself, so how could you possibly defeat me now?" Richie raised one hand, pointing a finger at the sky, as if he dominated the entire sky.
Su Changxing remained indifferent to Richie’s taunts, fully supporting the operation of his entire Domain to resist the sky-wide falling fire.
He had no expression, but his eyes carried a hint of a smile.
He didn’t know if Richie was aware of his backup plan; the true outcome wasn’t between them.
At the moment Richie appeared, the Hound had contacted him.
Though the guy seemed somewhat unreliable, he had kept his promise for now; at least he was present.
"Kid, hold on a bit, let me see if I can find the perfect moment to take out this old monster." The Hound sent a message, having arrived nearby but not yet revealing himself, like a hidden snake always ready to launch a deadly attack.
Su Changxing couldn’t help but curse internally, replying, "If you don’t act soon, I’ll turn around and leave. At worst, we both part ways, dead anyway."
"Don’t bluff me; you’ve already bet everything with no retreat, while for me, it’s just a task. Understand? Tasks can be rejected or accepted."
...
The Hound was right; he had bet everything with no retreat; he would either succeed or die, no third option.
Su Changxing’s Domain was at the brink of collapse, threatening to be crushed by the falling fire at any moment.
"Huh?"
Richie widened his eyes, amazed by Su Changxing’s resilience. Though he used most of his power, this native of the Otherworld hadn’t succumbed.
Every time he felt he could crush the other’s Domain, he found it highly distorted yet still largely intact.
Su Changxing also understood his advantage; his Domain was supported by streams of data light, not easily broken.
In a sense, he was currently contending with this Great Wizard; he possessed the power of a Great Wizard, though not quite Richie’s equal.
As both sides reached a stalemate, a shadowy figure appeared behind Richie, a staff piercing through Richie’s chest as the hands shifted.
The sudden incident caught Richie off guard, striking his vital point and dispersing the sky-wide firestorm.
The Hound grinned, revealing another half-meter-long steel nail in his hand, which he drove into the back of Richie’s head, muttering something under his breath.
Runes lit up on the black steel nail, then flowed over Richie’s body.
Though killing Richie, the Great Wizard, instantly remained difficult, he could use the steel nail to seal Richie’s power and then finish him off.
By this step, success seemed within reach.
The Hound felt quite assured; as long as he could touch Richie, he could kill him. He hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly, thanks to Su Changxing.
This kid’s strength far exceeded his expectations, managing to withstand Richie directly; he undoubtedly provided substantial help.
The Hound gave a thumbs up in Su Changxing’s direction: "Well done!"
Su Changxing also showed a smile, finally relaxing. As long as they could take Richie down, this battle would undoubtedly be a significant victory for them.
Things turned out much easier than expected.
Richie hung his head, motionless, but a faint smile curled at his lips.
Su Changxing noticed his smile and immediately felt something was wrong, looking around, his pupils trembling, he urgently shouted to the Hound: "Run!"
But it was too late; before he spoke, before he sensed it, it was already too late.
Swish～
A sound like a sharp line cutting through the air, carrying the flow of air.
The Hound’s body split in two from the middle, blood bursting out, falling from the sky.
His expression trembled as he looked behind him with an incredulous expression, the gold of his teeth shining conspicuously.
Another figure, clad in a black robe, stood behind him.
"Why!"
He couldn’t understand why another Great Wizard appeared here; had those wizards gone mad?
With half his body left, he gritted his teeth, not letting go, instead raising his black-blood-stained staff, thrusting it toward Richie’s head.
In this moment, he was utterly reckless!
Su Changxing couldn’t comprehend the Hound’s actions either, this cunning Bounty Hunter willing to exchange life for life, determined to kill Richie even in death!
Instinct told him not to let the Hound die; if the Hound died, he wouldn’t be able to face two Great Wizards alone.
With Richie’s suppression gone, he could move. His body burst into Bai Yu, instantly appearing beside the Hound, pulling the Revolver and firing at the figure behind him.
